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November 30, 2025
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Belgium authorizes five extra H145M helicopters, expanding fleets for both Defence and Police forces.

Belgium has decided to acquire five extra Airbus H145M helicopters—three destined for Defence and two for the Federal Police—raising the nation’s future fleet to a total of twenty aircraft....

Tokyo explores first-ever Type 03 missile system transfer to Manila as tensions with China intensify.

Japan has begun quiet discussions with the Philippines about the potential export of its Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range air defense system, a move that reflects Tokyo’s intention to...

November 30, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Next-gen counter-UAV systems tested by U.S. Army during Baltic exercise in Germany.

At Truppenübungsplatz Putlos in northern Germany, U.S. Army air defense units and technology teams gathered for an in-depth evaluation of emerging counter-drone systems. This multiweek field event carries strategic...

November 29, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate delivered to Indian Navy, enhancing fleet capability.

India has inducted Taragiri, the fourth vessel in its Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate series, following a handover ceremony at MDL Mumbai. The delivery marks a key advance in...

November 29, 2025
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

U.S. radar setup in Tobago alters surveillance dynamics close to Venezuela.

The U.S. Marine Corps has begun installing a sophisticated radar system at Tobago’s ANR Robinson International Airport, a development confirmed by Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister after earlier assertions...

NATO ally orders HERO loitering munitions from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has landed a significant contract from an undisclosed NATO ally for the procurement of several hundred HERO loitering munition systems. Production is set to begin shortly, with deliveries...

Lithuania invests $278M to upgrade US forces training site

Lithuania has approved a major €240 million ($278 million) investment to expand and modernize the Pabradė Training Area, one of the key sites used by US rotational forces in...

November 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Babcock and partner win major global defense training deal

Babcock International has entered into a strategic partnership with New Zealand-based Company-X to broaden the global availability of advanced virtual reality (VR) training solutions for military customers. Announced during...

November 28, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Poland selects Saab A26 subs to upgrade naval fleet

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has selected Saab’s A26 submarine as the preferred platform to replace its aging Kilo-class fleet, marking a major step in one of Europe’s most significant...

Türkiye expands Steel Dome defense plan with major deals

Turkey is accelerating the development of its national air defense architecture with fresh investments totaling $6.5 billion for its AI-driven “Steel Dome” system, according to local media reports. First...